zarzuela
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A Spanish seafood stew that has fish and shellfish cooked in a rich sauce
- noun
- /zɑrˈzweɪlə/
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zarzuela
- At the restaurant, the most popular dish was the zarzuela, which showcased a mix of fish and shellfish in a flavorful sauce.
Examples
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The zarzuela (S$18) is a score—a delicious mix of prawns, mussels, and squid in a rich tomato sauce.
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The chef prepared a traditional zarzuela filled with fresh clams, shrimp, and fish in a savory broth.
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On a cold evening, we enjoyed a warm bowl of zarzuela that was packed with assorted seafood.
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Etymology
Zarzuela (the food) may be named after the musical zarzuela, because the stew brings together many kinds of seafood in a lively 'mix' like a small musical. So zarzuela is a rich Spanish seafood stew made from mixed fish and shellfish.